Senior Engineer (Project Management Office), SIMTech

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks a Project Manager to oversee medium-scale projects within the PMO framework. The role involves facilitating communication within cross-functional teams, managing project risks, and ensuring successful delivery of project outcomes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrate strong business acumen. PMP certification is advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to interact with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Good business acumen to identify business opportunities and engage with partners.
• Proactive team player motivated to innovate and deliver.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium scale projects under the PMO project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between cross-functional team members.
• Track and report project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in any Science & Engineering related disciplines

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Project manage medium scale projects and/or programmes under the PMO project lifecycle framework - meeting project scope, schedule & cost requirements.
• Deep dive with technical/ research team to fine-tune needs, requirements, and expectations of industry partner.
• Facilitate good communication between the cross-functional team members and fosters teamwork
• Manage and monitor project/ programme issues & mitigate risk
• Manage and implement project/ programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk
• Track, monitor and report the progress of the project to all stakeholders and ensure effective communication with industry partner throughout the project life cycle.
• Deliver project outcomes in the defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor in any Science & Engineering related disciplines.
• Good business acumen, able to identify business opportunity independently and interact with industry partners confidently.
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to industry.
• Industry experience in managing product development or research project would be considered for senior position.
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous.